named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Education and Community Engagement
Offers programs that connect theatre-making with community participation, fostering dialogue and access to the arts
Past Productions
Stages full theatrical productions developed through NYTW’s artist support programs, including notable works like Hadestown, Slave Play, and Rent
Workshop Archive
Hosts developmental workshops for new theatrical works, providing space and resources for artists to create and refine original pieces
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Professional Theatrical Production 2 activities
- Conduct co-productions and artistic collaborationsCo-produces and co-presents theatrical works with national and international partners, including Roundabout Theatre Company, Tectonic Theater Project, WP Theater, Playwrights Horizons, The Acting Company, NOOR Theatre, and National Black Theatre. Collaborations extend to festivals such as Under the Radar and institutions like Southwark Playhouse.
- Produce and present theatrical worksCreates and stages theatrical productions, readings, workshops, and special events that explore contemporary social and cultural themes. The organization has developed major works such as Hadestown from early residency through full production and presented acclaimed shows including Merrily We Roll Along and The Peculiar Patriot, some of which have received the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Awards.
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Intergenerational Connection Programs 1 activity
- Facilitate intergenerational and educational engagement programsRuns the Mind the Gap program in both NYC and London, where teens and elders conduct interviews, write plays based on each other's stories, and present them in public readings. Offers in-school residencies through the Learning Workshop, community events via the For the Culture series, and distributes study guides aligned with school matinees to support student reflection on performance themes.
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Theatrical Casting and Audition Programs 1 activity
- Host artist development and submission programsProvides opportunities for playwrights, actors, and generative artists to submit work and materials for consideration through an open artistic inquiries process. Also accepts applications for production roles in stage management, technical, and design fields, supporting a creative home for nearly 2,000 theatre artists annually.
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
- Offer audience membership and ticketing programsSells season memberships and ticket packages, including full-season access, flexible-ticket options (six or eight tickets), paired tickets, and discounted Cheaptix. These offerings provide structured access to productions such as those in the 2026/27 season, including In Honor of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Wild Rose, and The Grief Eater Near North Bender.
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Subsidized Rehearsal and Performance Space 1 activity
- Operate performance and production facilitiesManages two theatres on Manhattan’s Lower East Side used for performances, artist residencies, and rehearsals. Also provides access to a scene shop with carpentry, welding, and painting equipment, and a costume shop equipped with industrial sewing machines and support staff for construction and alterations.
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Organizational DEI Capacity Building 1 activity
- Provide equity and inclusion training for staffConducts internal staff training and facilitation focused on equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in partnership with external organizations, contributing to organizational capacity building.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Host open office hours for artistsOffers regular Open Office Hours allowing theatremakers across disciplines to meet with NYTW’s artistic team to discuss their work and practice, supporting professional development and relationship-building within the field.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$11.29M
Contributions & grants$5.72M51%
Program service revenue$5.22M46%
Investment income$340K3%
Other revenue$14K
expenses
Total expenses$11.18M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$6.46M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$14.71M
Cash$8.09M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.60M
Net assets$13.11M
Liquid reserves8.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +39.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Patricia McGregor | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 40 | $206K |
| Megan Marshall | Dir. of Internal Operations | 40 | $162K |
| Evan O'Brient | Producer | 40 | $158K |
| Allie LaLonde | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $140K |
| Jeremy Blocker | exec. Director, thru 06/2024 | 40 | $121K |
board members · 20
- ADAM ZALISK — BOARD MEMBER
- Barbara Cutler — BOARD MEMBER
- Barry Klayman — Treasurer
- Brian Vollmer — Secretary
- Bruce MacAffer — BOARD MEMBER
- Claudia Caffuzzi — BOARD MEMBER
- Doug Wright — BOARD MEMBER
- Jack Bamberger — BOARD MEMBER
- Jaye Chen — PRESIDENT
- Jeremy Reff — BOARD MEMBER
- Jesse L Martin — BOARD MEMBER
- Jolie Schwab — Vice President
- Karyn Bendit — BOARD MEMBER
- Kelly Fowler Hunter — Board Member
- Kristina Wong — BOARD MEMBER
- Lileana Blain-Cruz — BOARD MEMBER
- Martyna Majok — BOARD MEMBER
- Matthew Trent — BOARD MEMBER
- Maya Choldin — Exec. Director, START 02/2025
- Noel E D Kirnon — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 39
Who they work with
- A.R.T./New York Partner — Co-delivered board-level anti-racism education with The Raben Group.
- Amy Herzog Partner — Playwright empowered by nytw.
- Ayad Akhtar Partner — Playwright empowered by nytw.
- Caryl Churchill Partner — Legendary theatre-maker in long-term relationship with nytw.
- Celine Song Partner — Nurtured playwright and artist associated with nytw.
- Dael Orlandersmith Partner — Legendary theatre-maker in long-term relationship with nytw.
- Dartmouth Partner — Hosted an early summer residency for Hadestown in 2014.
- Equity Paradigm Partner — Provided training on white supremacy culture within institutions.
- Fourth Arts Block (FAB) Partner — Engages with hyper-local community through collaboration with FAB on civic initiatives.
- Ivo van Hove Partner — Legendary theatre-maker in long-term relationship with nytw.
- Lileana Blain-Cruz Partner — Auteur-director nurtured by nytw.
- London South Bank University Partner — Collaborates with NYTW to deliver the Mind the Gap program in London.
- NOOR Theatre Partner — Co-producing partner on Food and Fadwa
- Nathan Alan Davis Partner — Groundbreaking writer supported by nytw.
- National Black Theatre Partner — Co-presented The Peculiar Patriot and DREAMING ZENZILE
- Oye Group Partner — Co-producer of TAXILANDIA
- Playwrights Horizons Partner — Co-producing partner on The Shaggs: Philosophy of the World
- Rachel Chavkin Partner — Auteur-director nurtured by nytw.
- Rod Rodgers Dance Company Partner — Partners with NYTW to develop the NeuroArts Wellness Lab on East 4th Street.
- Roundabout Theatre Company Partner — Co-produced The Grief Eater Near North Bender in association with Roundabout Theatre Company.
- Roundabout Theatre Company Partner — Collaborates with Roundabout Theatre Company by offering coordinated membership benefits for patrons who subscribe to both organizations.
- Roundabout Theatre Company Partner — Collaborating theater company on The Refuge Plays
- Safe Harbors Indigenous Collective Partner — Collaborated on developing institutional land acknowledgments.
- Sam Gold Partner — Auteur-director nurtured by nytw.
- Southwark Playhouse Partner — Collaborates with NYTW to deliver the Mind the Gap program in London.
- Tectonic Theater Project Partner — Co-producing partner on Here There Are Blueberries
- The Acting Company Partner — Co-producing partner on The Heart is a Lonely Hunter
- The Builders Association Partner — Collaborating production partner on Sontag: Reborn
- The Bushwick Starr Partner — Co-producer of TAXILANDIA
- The Center for Anti-Violence Education Partner — Delivered Upstander/Bystander training to NYTW staff.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Artist-Centered Laboratory Modelmethodology: artist-laboratory modelBy treating rehearsal and development spaces as laboratories through residencies, fellowships, and workshops, the organization enables experimental, question-driven artistic work that challenges dominant narratives and fosters personal and societal transformation, because iterative creative inquiry produces deeper insight and innovation.
- Culturally-Responsive and Anti-Racist Theatre Practicemethodology: culturally-responsive-theaterBy producing theatre that engages directly with current social and political realities—especially through art that disrupts systemic oppression and generates discomfort—the organization invigorates public discourse and advances racial justice, because confronting dominant power structures through performance creates space for marginalized voices and transformative dialogue.
- Theatre for Empathy and Communal Understandingmethodology: empathy-through-live-theatreBy creating shared live theatrical experiences—especially through innovative productions and intergenerational storytelling—the organization deepens empathy, builds human connection across differences, and fosters communal understanding of complex social realities, because live, collective engagement generates emotional resonance and perspective-shifting more effectively than mediated or individualized formats.